Somerset Town Gains New Homes but Local Schools Receive No Additional Funding Monday, April 27, 2026 somerset langport housing schools education development council affordablehousing infrastructure planning A new housing development in Langport, a Somerset market town, has been approved for the second time, yet it will contribute no funding to local schools. Developer Roger Burton proposed building 22 new homes on Portfield … Read More
Extensive Road Safety Upgrades Essential for New Bridgwater School Development Tuesday, April 21, 2026 bridgwater haygrove school infrastructure cycling walking roadsafety development somerset education Significant walking and cycling infrastructure improvements are crucial to ensure safe access to a replacement secondary school planned for Bridgwater by September 2028. Haygrove School, currently situated on Durleigh Road, … Read More
Monty Don Reacts to King Charles Lifting Ban on Controversial Garden Ornament Friday, April 17, 2026 montydon kingcharles gardengnomes rhs chelseaflowershow gardening horticulture fundraising education royalgardens Monty Don has shared his thoughts on a divisive garden ornament that King Charles is said to favour. Ahead of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, it was revealed that the monarch will allow garden gnomes to be featured … Read More
Outcry Over Planned Closure of Beloved Somerset Children's Nursery Friday, April 17, 2026 nursery closure somerset childcare education community parents protest funding earlychildhood The planned closure of the Strode College Day Nursery has ignited strong reactions from residents in Street and Glastonbury. After operating for 22 years, this well-loved nursery for children aged two to four is slated to … Read More
Outcry as Popular Somerset Nursery Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Friday, April 17, 2026 nursery closure somerset childcare funding education sstrode community preschool parents A wave of anger has swept through the communities of Street and Glastonbury following the announcement that Strode College Day Nursery will close this summer. After 22 years of serving local families, the nursery, which cares … Read More
Somerset Primary School Pupils 'Start Each Day with Joy and Pride' Tuesday, April 14, 2026 ofsted inclusion education somerset primary leadership send wellbeing inspection school Oakhill Church School in Somerset has been lauded by Ofsted for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils begin each day “with joy and a sense of pride.” The school, part of the Bath & Wells … Read More